In Bangladesh, a simple pair of reading glasses is transforming the lives of garment workers like Ruma Aktar. Her work demands precision, and the glasses help her thread needles faster and reduce …
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires is darkening skies in parts of the U.S. The smoke on Thursday reduced visibility for commuters from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast. Officials are …
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol. The drug cleared Thursday can lower dangerous cholesterol in a way that’s previously …
A few simple stretches can ease thumb and wrist pain from phone use. Mobile phones have gotten bigger and heavier over the years. Experts say repetitive typing and swiping can lead to more serious …
A Tennessee death row inmate's sister has filed a complaint against a doctor involved in his failed execution. The complaint was filed with the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday. It claims …
The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through. But even as annoying as some find …
The .44 Magnum revolver, famously wielded by Clint Eastwood in “Dirty Harry,” remains an iconic symbol in America. The 1971 film cemented its status among both lawmen and outlaws. The Smith & …
Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone. It's the latest shift in an ongoing debate over the benefits and risks of …
The agent for Sam Neill says the actor died from pneumonia. Neill’s family had earlier announced the actor known for “Jurassic Park” and other films died Monday in Sydney. His agent Philip …
France's National Assembly is set to give final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication. This marks the culmination of years of debate over …
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops. In a video posted on social media Wednesday, he calls the move necessary …
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air …
The nominee to lead the nation’s top public health agency is appearing before a U.S. Senate committee. Dr. Erica Schwartz is up for director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and …
A new exhibition in Hungary brings ancient residents of the Roman frontier city of Aquincum to life with detailed facial reconstructions. The display in Budapest features over a dozen skulls using …
French lawmakers give final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs. Meta laid off 8.000 …
A Pennsylvania state report calls for new regulations on online casinos to tackle gambling addiction, which experts describe as a public health challenge. The report was released Monday and suggests …
Ebola cases in Congo have reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data. Health workers at Bunia General Hospital went on strike Wednesday over unpaid wages. Many health professionals …
France-Assisted-Dying — Map. As France is set to give final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, this map shows countries that have legalized, …
Health officials say a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan’s Upper East Side now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing. They said Tuesday they are making progress on inspections …